Learning Python Network Programming

Dr. M. Omar Faruque Sarker; Sam Washington

ISBN 10: 1784396001 / ISBN 13: 9781784396008

Published by Packt Publishing, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning Python Network Programming
• Publisher: Packt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1784396001
• ISBN 13: 9781784396008
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

If you re a Python developer or a sysadmin with Python experience and you re looking to take your first steps in network programming, then this book is for you. Whether you re working with networks for the first time or looking to couple your existing networking and Python skills, this is the ideal guide to get you moving. Basic knowledge of Python is assumed.

About the Authors

Dr. M. O. Faruque Sarker is a software architect based in London, UK, where he has been shaping various Linux and open source software solutions, mainly on cloud computing platforms, for commercial companies, educational institutions, and multinational consultancies. Over the past 10 years, he has been leading a number of Python software development and cloud infrastructure automation projects. In 2009, he started using Python, where he was responsible for shepherding a fleet of miniature E-puck robots at the University of South Wales, Newport, UK. Later, he honed his Python skills, and he was invited to work on the Google Summer of Code (2009/2010) programs for contributing to the BlueZ and Tahoe-LAFS open source projects. He is the author of Python Network Programming Cookbook, Packt Publishing. He received his PhD in multirobot systems from the University of South Wales. He is currently working at University College London. He takes an active interest in cloud computing, software security, intelligent systems, and child-centric education. He lives in East London with his wife, Shahinur, and daughter, Ayesha.

Sam Washington currently works at University College London as a systems administrator in the platform integration team of the central IT department, supporting a variety of web hosting and network services. He enjoys the daily challenges of managing the demands of full-stack enterprise web applications and looking for ways to employ new technologies to improve services and workflows. He has been using Python for professional and personal projects for over 10 years.